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The latest edition of our journal is now available to download from our website. corkwesternfrontassociation.…
#WFA #Cork #WWI #History
FOR SALE:
A Great Sacrifice - Cork Servicemen who died in the Great War (hardback)
The last remaining copies.
If you would like to purchase a copy, please contact Francis at:
0035386 6067316
Cork WFA Official retweeted
Aftermath by Graham Berry looks at the impact of #FWW in the Middle East, communism, the rise of the USA, women in Britain, Ireland’s economy … and the Spanish ‘Flu pandemic? #Versailles1919
#Ireland1920 Our review > bit.ly/2GCmseE
Cork WFA Official retweeted
Lieut. Noel Target MC was originally intended for the Indian Police, for which he had just qualified when war was declared in August 1914. He was kia on the Somme on 4 August 1916, while defending a section of trench under heavy machine-gun. Our article>
bit.ly/31qurUn
Cork WFA Official retweeted
‘Tommy’ from the late Professor Richard Holmes, is a 'must' for anyone wanting to understand the British soldier during #FWW #WW1 #TheGreatWar” according to the WFA reviewer. Often quoted. Ever matched ? The WFA Review here > bit.ly/2QU5L3w
One of the last photos taken of Major Edward 'Mick' Mannock. The strain of combat is visible on his face.
NCOs of the 2nd Battalion, Leinster Regiment, pictured in Victoria Barracks, Cork in the summer of 1914.
No. 3556 Lance-Corporal Michael O'Leary, 1st Battalion, Irish Guards
A native of Inchigeela, Co. Cork
Awarded the VC for 'For conspicuous bravery at Cuinchy on the 1st February, 1915. '
Cork WFA Official retweeted
‘Woodbine Willie’ became a role model for Army chaplains, insisting that the best place for a padre was in the front line. Linda Parker is LIVE and ONLINE tonight at 8:00pm to tell his story > bit.ly/2Cpi8R2
Cork WFA Official retweeted
Albert Hart served in France from April 1915 in Bedfordshire Regt Bns. He was kia by shellfire whilst manning trenches on the southern Ypres Salient #OTD in 1917. Married to Jane and had two children, Harold, 10 at the time of his father’s death and Vida, age 5. #werememberthem
Cork WFA Official retweeted
Two courts martial brought to life: No.1. the case of Willie Stones. No.2. the court martial of 6 men from the DLI. These events will be voiced LIVE from original transcripts by members of the WFA, the outcomes voted on and discussed. 8:00pm Mon 20 July > bit.ly/30pbdPY
Cork WFA Official retweeted
The Rev G.A. Studdert Kennedy. M.C. was one of the most well known and popular army chaplains on the Western Front. His nickname Woodbine Willie was gained by his habit of giving out cigarettes, but there was much more to him than that. This Thurs 8:00pm bit.ly/2Cpi8R2
